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Veteran wrestlers from Sakha will participate in the Russian Wrestling Championship without any charge in admission.

Contest serves as vital selection platform for teams participating in the forthcoming World Veteran Championships, happening in Hungary in October.

Contests serve as crucial selection processes for the forthcoming Veteran World Cup, scheduled in...
Contests serve as crucial selection processes for the forthcoming Veteran World Cup, scheduled in Hungary during October.

Veteran wrestlers from Sakha will participate in the Russian Wrestling Championship without any charge in admission.

Wrestle-A-Thon in Smolysk: June 9 to 12, witness the "Open Russian Championship"

Get ready, wrestling fans! The "Jubilee" Sports Palace in Smolensk is hosting an electrifying event from June 9-12 — the Open Russian Championship for Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling aficionados, also known as the "Carpet Masters" division.

This vintage sports spectacle brings together wrestlers hailing from Russia, CIS nations, and beyond, serving as a crucial stepping stone for the upcoming World Veteran Championship in October, Hungary-bound.

The tenacious Republic of Sakha squad boasts 13 vet wrestlers, a mix of fresh faces and reigning national titlists and trophy winners. They'll battle it out in seven freestyle divisions, ranging from age 35 to 70+.

Some of our mighty, ageless warriors will step into the ring for a Greco-Roman go at it, too. Here's the roster:

Division "A":- Timur Andreyev (62 kg)- Semen Yeremeev (70 kg)

Division "B":- Platon Savvinov (88 kg)

Division "C":- Alexander Ptitsyn (70 kg)- Ayal Pavlov (70 kg)- Ivan Zaharov (70 kg)- Nikolai Ivanov (70 kg)

Division "D":- Aleksey Nikolaev (130 kg)

Division "E":- Vadim Danilov (62 kg)

Division "F":- Innokenty Danilov (62 kg)- Nikolai Battakhov (100 kg)

Division "G":- Fyodor Solovyov (62 kg)- Valeriean Neuistroyev (70 kg)

While I couldn't find specific details about this year's event, wrestling championships typically feature a competitor list, schedule, venue, and organizers. Keep an eye on official wrestling federation websites or sports news outlets for updates on this epic event in Smolensk. Good luck to all the wrestlers!

Join us at the Jubilee Sports Palace in Smolensk, as we cheer on wrestling enthusiasts from June 9-12. Don't miss the Open Russian Championship, where sports fans can marvel at the Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling competitions, also known as the "Carpet Masters" division.

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